just4kix
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Great movie. Watched it today. Can't wait for the third installment.
The Desolation of Smaug
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technobhatt
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Heard some good reviews of the 2nd part of Hobbit...
However I'm reluctant to watch it so far ...because all the shows are in 3D in NCR.
I had watched first part in 3D and watching 3D for almost 3 hours is not comfortable for me...so awaiting for 2D version to be released here.
However I'm reluctant to watch it so far ...because all the shows are in 3D in NCR.
I had watched first part in 3D and watching 3D for almost 3 hours is not comfortable for me...so awaiting for 2D version to be released here.
just4kix
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This 3D is really good and I really recommend the movie. You may find 2D in Hindi only. BTW, no headaches or problems.
I saw it last Monday. I missed the first Hobbit installment and didn't really know what to expect except that it would contain the usual cast of unworldly characters and dazzling CGI.
Man, what wonderful CGI! It is made for 3D and has to be enjoyed in 3D. One stunning set piece to the next, starting with Mirkwood Forest and ending in the mountain city of Erebor. First was the visual delights of the arboreal abode of the Wood Elves - a kingdom atop really huge trees. Everything about it is huge and vertigo-inducingly tall. The architecture of their city is intricate, with great attention to details. And then there is the grand architecture of the mysterious and abandoned castle of Don Guldur that Gandalf uncovered from a spell that hid its inhabitants. Then the thrilling escape sequence on wine barrels down a fast flowing river that takes our heroes to the city on the lake. Last, but not the least, is the forlorn city (Erebor) on the mountain that Smaug claimed as his own.
The story never slackened for a moment. The character of the Wood Elves were quite fleshed out. One had a glimpse of high-level power play (and dissent) in the interactions of the bewitching Tauriel with the king and his son Legolas.
Perhaps the dragon was given too many lines to mouth.
Though the Orcs are given a fair amount of screen time, it would have been nicer if some of their characters were more fleshed out. They came like a procession of arrow or sword fodder in the many fight scenes. Visually, they were never clearly portrayed and were always shown in dark scenes that hid the details in their characters. I don't know if that is intentionally done to maintain the dark aura around the whole Orc characters.
And the way the film ended rather abruptly was so disappointing. It left you distinctly wanting more!
Must watch.
I am going for an encore this evening
Man, what wonderful CGI! It is made for 3D and has to be enjoyed in 3D. One stunning set piece to the next, starting with Mirkwood Forest and ending in the mountain city of Erebor. First was the visual delights of the arboreal abode of the Wood Elves - a kingdom atop really huge trees. Everything about it is huge and vertigo-inducingly tall. The architecture of their city is intricate, with great attention to details. And then there is the grand architecture of the mysterious and abandoned castle of Don Guldur that Gandalf uncovered from a spell that hid its inhabitants. Then the thrilling escape sequence on wine barrels down a fast flowing river that takes our heroes to the city on the lake. Last, but not the least, is the forlorn city (Erebor) on the mountain that Smaug claimed as his own.
The story never slackened for a moment. The character of the Wood Elves were quite fleshed out. One had a glimpse of high-level power play (and dissent) in the interactions of the bewitching Tauriel with the king and his son Legolas.
Perhaps the dragon was given too many lines to mouth.
Though the Orcs are given a fair amount of screen time, it would have been nicer if some of their characters were more fleshed out. They came like a procession of arrow or sword fodder in the many fight scenes. Visually, they were never clearly portrayed and were always shown in dark scenes that hid the details in their characters. I don't know if that is intentionally done to maintain the dark aura around the whole Orc characters.
And the way the film ended rather abruptly was so disappointing. It left you distinctly wanting more!
Must watch.
I am going for an encore this evening
Preferred this installment to the first Hobbit movie. Unfortunately, the Atmos mix wasn't as aggressive as the first one. The best scenes (sound wise) were when Smaug was circling Bilbo, you could hear is voice and footsteps move around and above you.
@technobhatt you can watch in inox multiplex where it is being screened at 48 fps (only ones in india) and 3D is more realistic and flicker free. Be prepared for a different feel to movie watching experience though.
technobhatt
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Thanks for the info Mowgli... Unfortunately, INOX is not in Delhi-Noida-Gurgaon ... it's in Faridabad only..but Hobbit is not running there
Will check if any theater in NCR runs Hobbit in 48fps
just4kix
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Watching the first part is highly recommended though not mandatory. If you do not have access to the first part film, at least read the plot in Wikipedia.
Watched it last week on the IMAX screen in Bangalore. The movie is awesome especially if you watch it in IMAX. The 3D effect I felt was not that great, but was still good. I am eagerly waiting for the last part to release.:yahoo:
just4kix
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The 3D effect in the film is of the immersive type that gives depth. The film does not deal in the popup type effects that are more gimmicky in nature.
madbullram
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Anyone watched it in a HFR 3D and non-HFR?
just4kix
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I watched in non HFR.
madbullram
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I hear HFR 3D is much better for someone with motion sickness like me, so wanted to check if people noticed any difference.
I watched in HFR 3D. It is much better in terms of 3D i.e. it is flicker free and no eye strain. However, the disadvantage is the movie looks like low budget tv movie. It feels you are in the movie set watching the making of the movie. The visuals are so realistic that you can make out that the environment is fake. Also the camera movement is a bit too smooth which may not suit to everybody's taste. Thats why I said in my first post - "Be prepared for a different feel to movie watching experience though." All in all, HFR is very good as standalone technology but the other aspects of movie making are not in sync with it and needs more time to mature and look really good. I would however still prefer HFR in future just to support it and encourage its adoption as it does look very promising.
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madbullram
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Basically, HFR brings down the enjoyment quotient given the current tech maturity?
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